The Lift System in Meribel: About the Lifts
also see Skiing in Meribel: Ski & Board in Meribel

Lift System in Meribel

There are six separate lift systems spread throughout the Meribel Valley, all offering a wide variety of activities. Familiarise yourself with the lift system by taking a look at our articles on the lifts themselves, access and restrictions, and the current status of the lifts. Ski, piste and activity maps can also be found here.

Lift & Piste Maps for Meribel

Here are some handy piste maps to get you out and about on the snowy slopes of Courchevel and the Three Valleys. Either print a copy to take up the mountain with you or pick up a paper piste map from the lift-stations, Tourist Office, hotel receptions and the like...

Lift Maps for the 3 Valleys
Winter	Summer
3 Valley Piste Map	Courchevel Moutain Bike Trail Map
Courchevel Piste Map	Méribel Mountain Bike Trail Map
Meribel Piste Map	Val Thorens Mountain Bike Trail Map
Val Thorens Piste Map	Méribel Valley Summer Walking Map
Belleville Valley Piste Map	Val Thorens Summer Walking Map
Méribel Winter Walking Map
Belleville Valley Winter Walking & Cross Country Map

Lift Access & Restrictions in Meribel

3 Valley Lift Access & Restrictions
	Cable Cars	Gondolas	Chair Lifts	Drag Lifts
Wheelcahir access*	a	a	a	a
Paragliders**	a	a	a	r
Pedestrians***	a	a	a	r
Dogs****	a	a	r	r
Babies*****	a	a	a	r

*Please see the list of Handiski Authorised Ski Lifts in the Trois Vallées for full details. Please note: If not accompanied by a handiski instructor, the person in the wheelchair will require someone to assist them in accessing the lifts. This person will be able to claim a discount on their lift pass price.

**Take off points for private paragliders are at Bouc Blanc and Col de la Loze. Tandem paragliders who are flying with an instructor can take off at Col de la Loze, Vizelle and Saulire. All private paragliders and instructors must carry a valid license and adhere to the flight rules regarding the ski areas and the close proximity of the Altiport. Please read Courchevel for Paragliding to find out more.

***Please go to Courchevel Lift Pass Options - Winter to find out which lifts in the Trois Vallée can be accessed with your pedestrian lift pass.

**** Dogs are generally not allowed on lifts during the winter.  This rule is relaxed during the summer, providing dogs are kept on a lead.

*****It is not recommended to expose babies or young children to sudden changes in altitude or temperature. If lift staff consider your child too young to travel on certain lifts they have the right to deny access. Please read our Tips for Families & Kids section for advice.